Question

Because mountains force the prevailing winds to rise, causing condensation than precipitation, how does this impact climate distribution?

A. Dry climates are found on the leeward side of the mountains
B. A marine west coast climate will be located on the leeward side of the mountains
C. Semi arid climates are found on the windward side of the mountains
D. A tropical wet and dry climate will be located on the leeward side of the mountains

Answer 1

Option (A) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Much of air content of moisture fall as rain on the windward side of the mountain region. The land on the leeward side of the mountain region lead to the formation of an area called a rain shadow desert. As a rain shadow desert depict , the land is dry due to the lack of precipitation and this causes higher temperatures on the other side of the mountain.